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2.2 miles
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-1,589 ft
Descent
00:10:56
Avg time
-1,486 ft
Altitude change
3,822 ft
Altitude min
5,411 ft
Altitude max
5,307 ft
Altitude start
3,822 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-68.6%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:10:56
Avg time

Lightning Point Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Taneum Canyon
    Cle Elum, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #1377.2
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #157001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #222058 in E-Biking
    • #397942 in Trail Running
    • #394746 in Hiking
    • #2088 in Dirtbiking
    • #477 in Observed Trials
  • State Ranking
    #2,664 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,255 in E-Biking
    • #8,525 in Trail Running
    • #8,504 in Hiking
    • #108 in Dirtbiking
    • #26 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Lightning Point Trail is a 2 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Cle Elum Washington. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lightning Point... Trail Reports

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May 10, 2026 @ 7:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 10, 2026
Very dry and loose for this time of year. The top is completely blown out by too much moto traffic. That part needs to be rerouted. Although the...
May 30, 2023 @ 9:17pm
May 30, 2023
Might be the only double diamondish trail in Taneum but marked as blue. Lol. The deep lot rut has some chunky rocks in a couple spots but manageable.
Jun 12, 2022 @ 9:21pm
Jun 12, 2022
The upper part over the high point is super fun even if you push your bike to the top. Then it’s a really steep section down from the road,...
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on May 10, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Lightning Point
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      7:47 | 122 | Jan 1, 2025 , Cle Elum
      Cle Elum Ridge, Taneum, Lightening Point
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      13:01 | 304 | Jun 26, 2023 , Cle Elum
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Johnboy1984
      Not a blue trail. Appears to be a tech moto trail. Rated black most difficult at trailhead
      TrailFerry TrailFerry
      This trail is getting re-routed this summer

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lightning Point Trail located?
      Lightning Point Trail is located in Taneum Canyon, Cle Elum, Washington, United States. It is part of the Taneum Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.13256, -121.1088.
      ▼ How hard is Lightning Point Trail?
      Lightning Point Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lightning Point Trail?
      Lightning Point Trail has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,589 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,822 ft to 5,411 ft.
      ▼ Is Lightning Point Trail a point to point trail?
      Lightning Point Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lightning Point Trail?
      Lightning Point Trail is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lightning Point Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lightning Point Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lightning Point Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lightning Point Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lightning Point Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Lightning Point Trail is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Lightning Point Trail?
      Lightning Point Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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